Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
And the 2024 Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery grand prize winner is...
KAMLOOPS - The child is grown, the dream home is drawn. The Kamloops Y held its 2024 Dream Home Lottery Wednesday (June 26) morning. In a livestream video posted to social media, the winner of the hom...
Jun 26, 2024
Berger of Kamloops to become two-time Olympian after booking ticket to Paris
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. - Soon-to-be-two-time Olympian Matt Berger posted a photo on Instagram of himself cradling the first love of his life, a skateboard that is nearly taller than him in the halcy...
Jun 26, 2024
Police presence remains in Brocklehurst after possible assault sends man to hospital with serious injuries
KAMLOOPS - A man in Brocklehurst was sent to hospital with serious injuries Wednesday morning (June 26). Kamloops RCMP say officers were called to a home at the 1100-block of 13th Street at around 7:0...
Jun 26, 2024
Wildfire alongside Highway 99 near Lillooet now measured at 151 hectares but showing minimal growth
LILLOOET, B.C. - An out-of-control wildfire burning alongside Highway 99 from Cache Creek to Lillooet is now measured at an estimated 151 hectares in size, up from 60 hectares the day prior. In an upd...
Jun 26, 2024
Optional bear-resistant bins get the go-ahead from Kamloops council
KAMLOOPS - For an additional $40 a year, Kamloops homeowners can now opt in to keep bears out of their trash and compost bins. During Tuesday's (June 25) regular council meeting, Kamloops council vote...
Jun 25, 2024
Alternative approval process gives Kamloops residents final say on Build Kamloops plan
KAMLOOPS - The Build Kamloops plan has taken a step forward with council voting to approve an alternative approval process to borrow up to $275 million. The funding is targeted at bringing the two hig...
Jun 25, 2024
Proposed Merritt commercial hub submits development permit application
KAMLOOPS - The developers behind the Gateway 286 project on the outskirts of Merritt say they have submitted an application for a development permit, marking a milestone for the venture.The developmen...
Jun 25, 2024
Build Kamloops plan proposes arts centre, ice sheet multiplex, borrowing $275M
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has revealed details about its much-touted Build Kamloops strategy, including a performing arts centre, an arena multiplex and a plan to borrow hundreds of millions of ...
Jun 25, 2024
Body found submerged in Thompson River in Brocklehurst
KAMLOOPS - A man was found dead in the Thompson River Sunday (June 23) morning. In a news release issued Tuesday morning, Kamloops RCMP say officers were called to the 1700-block of Clifford Avenue ne...
Jun 25, 2024
At least 17 patients sent to hospital following Friday school bus crash near Lac La Hache
LAC LA HACHE, B.C. - At least 17 patients were sent to hospital by ambulance following Friday's (June 21) school bus collision near Lac La Hache. Cpl. Melissa Jongema of BC Highway Patrol told CFJC To...
Jun 25, 2024
